Description
Naniwa Whetstone Set 1000/3000:
This budget whetstone set is miles ahead with features.
Instead of one combination whetstone Naniwa has released an intelligent solution:
Two stones in one pack.
Complete with a storage case that doubles are a drying solution and a sharpening stand.
Better than your normal combination whetstone.
Two Stones in one Pack for the same price!
A versatile storage case that up until now only Shapton offer!
Sadly combination Stones are not always made by all companies and sometimes for good reasons.
Some include:
-Combo Whetstones should not be fully submerged for soaking: The two stones will expand at different rates and you risk cracking one side as a result.
-One side of the stone will likely wear faster than the other.
Both problems are circumvented thanks to Naniwa’s innovation.
I would recommend getting a lower coarse grit for knife repair and edge reshaping to make life easier. A 300-500 should be suffice.
Although you can sharpen on stands such as these, I recommend a Sharpening table/ Sink Bridge.
Dimensions
Length: 185mm
Height: 14mm
Width: 65mm
Weight: 939g
Care instructions
Soaking Time: about 15mins
Dry after use.
Store in a cool, dry place out of the sun.
Flatten regularly to avoid the stone becoming uneven.
John C (verified owner) –
These stones are fabulous for the home “chef” who likes to keep their knives in tip top condition . Great price for 2 stones . The service from Blade Runner is impeccable. Extremely fast delivery . Do yourself a favour and give them a go .
Leigh (store manager) –
Thanks John,
I just recieved the #220 grit Naniwa if you need a course grit stone (not on the webstie yet)
Contact me for more info.
Cheers,
Leigh
Joel J (verified owner) –
Stones are exquisite, very luxurious feel. Getting two stones and a case for the price was exactly what I was after. 1000/3000 grit is the sweet spot for most people I suspect.
Service from The Blade Runner was exceptional, I don’t normally leave reviews but I only pulled the trigger on these stones after the review from John above. Was very fast and professional, would definitely come back for more.
Andrew H. (verified owner) –
Awesome product for a beginner like me. With the help from some YouTube videos, I managed to get my 10 year old German steel knives razor sharp (literally able to shave with) again with this whetstone set. I would highly recommend this set to anyone who wants to give whetstones a go but doesn’t want want to pay top dollar for something they may not be in to later on.
William Chow (verified owner) –
Excellent whetstones and terrific value for money. You could spend more but I certainly wouldn’t recommend spending less, if you value your knives.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Christopher Barry (verified owner) –
Great Service, excellent product.
Ben (verified owner) –
Excellent sharpening stones
Jarrod H. (verified owner) –
Great stone at a good price. I bought this because I wanted a 3000 grit because I use the kings kds 1000/6000 and I wanted to go 1,3,6. Personally if I could only choose between the 1000/3000 naniwa and the kings kds 1000/6000, I’d choose the kings all day long. The kings is better personally at a similar price point. This however does not mean the naniwa is bad, it’s actually absolute excellent hence the 5 star. I like these stones. The case can be a bit difficult to use when sharpening as one side doesn’t stay down when trying to sharpen, however to remedy this I’ll just cut off 1 side of the case because meh. Awesome service on this site as usual.
Mark Humphreys (verified owner) –
Great site timely updates fast service
Michael Armstrong (verified owner) –
A great sharpening kit. Watched the video on the site how to and got to business. Yewww